"There are no trains running between Monument and South Shields and Monument and Brockley Whins in both directions until further notice . This is due to problem with the overhead line. Go North East, bus service number 27 are accepting Metro tickets in the affected area. We will update you as soon as we have more information.".
It started at approx 13.55, and the latest is;
"UPDATE: Trains are running between: Pelaw-South Hylton, Monument-Airport, Monument-St James at about a 15 minute frequency and Heworth and South Shields at about a 10 minute frequency.
There are no trains running between Monument and Heworth in both directions until further notice. This is due to a problem with the overhead line.
We do not anticipate that the line between Monument and Heworth will re-open tonight. We suggest customers make alternative travel arrangements if they can.
A replacement bus service 900 is running, calling at or close to all stations between Monument and Heworth. Go North East, bus service number 27 are accepting Metro tickets in the affected area."
I can't recall a time that Metro has had such unplanned downtime? From 2pm till what looks like the next morning - and that's an "if" at that.